The Effects on Children Raised in Dysfunctional Households Family dysfunction is a condition that interferes with and inhibits healthy family functioning. Throughout their lives together, most families experience periods when their functioning may be impaired. Healthy families generally return to normal functioning after a crisis such as a death in the family or the end of a parent's illness. There is still a substantial impact on the lives of children raised in dysfunctional families, who then grow up with negative effects, such as developing their own irrational behaviors (Hunt Web). Some common types of dysfunctional families may include substance abuse, emotional and mental problems, child neglect, gambling addiction, religious fundamentalist families, alcoholism, child abuse, or extreme parental rigidity. The needs of children from dysfunctional families are not always met, and negative parental behaviors usually take over children's lives. Hunt explains that children from dysfunctional families may normally suffer from low self-esteem, feel depressed or anxious, and may self-sabotage their goals and dreams and fail to realize their potential (Web ). Additionally, these types of children may unintentionally act outside of a life script that was initially written by negative programming. These children may later appear disconnected from their feelings, spirituality, and other challenges that may arise from their stormy childhood with a spoiled self (Blair Web).Uninvolved ParentsUninvolved parents generally provide for their children's basic and physical needs , but lack emotional connection. They are standoffish and aloof, frequently attempting to act out... middle of paper ... The truth is that maladaptive coping strategies such as drugs and alcohol will deter us from alleviating the negativity we are experiencing confronted. , and ultimately lead to high-risk behaviors that could lead to even more serious problems. Works Cited Blair, Tony. “Blaming moral decline for the riots makes for good headlines but bad policy. » The Guardian, August 20, 2014. Web. April 3, 2014. Houlgate, Laurence D. Morals, Marriage and Parenthood: An Introduction to Family Ethics. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 1999. Print.Hunt, June. “Understanding and managing a dysfunctional family. » The Christian Post, July 8, 2012. Internet. April 3, 2014. Salomon, Marion Fried. Short-term therapy for long-term change. New York: Norton, 2001.Print.Turner, Pauline H., Kelly Welch, and Tommie J. Hamner. Parenthood in contemporary society. Boston: Pearson Education, 2012. Print.